HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 08-1-11Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
August 1, 2011
City Council Members Present by Roll Call: Dick Butner, Sally Lien, Scott Solla, Marilyn Oertle, Chris
Raezer, Linda Byrnes, and Steve Baker
Council Members Absent: There were no Council members absent
City Staff Present: Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Paul Ellis, Jim Chase, Jim Kelly, Eric Scott, Cristy
Brubaker, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Sarah Arney — North County Outlook, Jim Rankin, Neil Knutson, Michael
Hopson, Kari Ilonummi, Carsten Mullins, Vickie Solla, Ken Klein, and Craig Christianson
Mayor Pro Tern Steve Baker called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM, and the pledge of allegiance to the
flag followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Agenda. Sally Lien seconded the motion which passed with a
unanimous vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Scott Bigger, 17612 Topper Court, Arlington, president of the area's Homeowners Association,
brought forth complaints from the Association members regarding a loud Aces Casino outdoor band
which plays late into the night, often past midnight, and bothers adjacent residents. Aces had not been
contacted.
CONSENT AGENDA
Marilyn Oertle moved and Sally Lien seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was
unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
1. Minutes of the July 18 & 25, 2011 meetings
2. Accounts Payable
EFT Payments and Claims Checks #74159 through #74291 dated July 19, 2011 through July
31, 2011 in the amount of $496,128.16 and
EFT Payments and Payroll Checks #27280 through #27326 for the period of July 1, 2011
through July 31, 2011 in the amount of $1,295,469.54
3. Clock Donation from DABA
4. Amendment to Appendix B of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Arlington Police Officers
Association
5. Authorization to sign a renewal of the Interlocal Agreement with Community Transit for the
Commute Trip Reduction program
PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance Adopting Revisions to Water Comp Plan
Public Works Director Jim Kelly addressed a required Comprehensive Water System Plan and
subsequent Public Hearing.
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At 7:08PM the Public Hearing was opened and with no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was
immediately closed. Mr. Kelly then answered Council questions and addressed Council comments.
This topic will be addressed by the Council at the next meeting.
Surplus Equipment & Vehicles
Mr. Kelly addressed the property to be surplused.
At 7:13PM the Public Hearing was opened, and with no one wishing to speak the Public Hearing was
immediately closed.
Mr. Kelly also announced that the 1999 Ford Ranger would be kept and repaired for further service.
This will be addressed by the Council at the next meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business.
NEW BUSINESS
IF-
67 Avenue Easements & Dedications
Mr. Kelly noted the map earlier distributed to the Council regarding the right-of-way sites, noting that there
are 12 additional parcels that must eventually be acquired.
Scott Solla moved to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the 67th Avenue Phase 3 Project Right -of -
Way Easement, and Real Estate transactions negotiated by the City of Arlington and their real estate
transaction agent, HDR, Inc., for the Hatfield, Bolser, Moya, C Taylor, Wishart, and Lee properties,
pending final review by the City Attorney. Sally Lien seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous
vote.
Stormwater Wetland Amenities
Mr. Kelly discussed suggested Stormwater Wetland amenities that would support wetland activities and
that include 4500 feet of walking trails. He noted that the Park Arts and Recreation Commission had
recently approved the proposed amenities. Mr. Kelly then answered Council questions.
Dick Butner moved to authorize the staff to purchase the amenities reviewed and recommended by the
PARC for installation in the Old Town Wetland. Scott Solla seconded the motion that passed with a
unanimous vote.
Stillaquamish Overlay Bid Award
Mr. Kelly noted that Stillaguamish Avenue had been marked as a roadway ready for repair, and a
contribution to the project will be made by the Stillaguamish Tribe. Mr. Kelly then answered Council
questions.
Scott Solla moved to award the Stillaguamish Avenue Paving Project to Lakeside Industries with a bid of
$277, 777.25 and authorize the mayor to sign the construction contract, pending final review by the City
Attorney. The motion was seconded by Sally Lien and passed with a unanimous vote.
AMC Chapter 8.17 — Revisions for Regulations for the Keeping of Livestock Chickens and Bees
Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield addressed the revised regulations and asked for Council
approval. She then answered Council questions. Mr. Peiffle asked that this be approved subject to final
review by the City Attorney.
Marilyn Oertle moved to adopt the proposed Ordinance amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 8.17
regarding the keeping of livestock, chickens, and bees, pending final review by the City Attorney. Scott
Solla seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
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ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
Mr. Johnson noted that Council should review the Yellow Pages.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Larson was not present to give a report.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS — OPTIONAL
Sally Lien, Scott Solla, Marilyn Oertle, Steve Baker, Chris Raezer, and Linda Byrnes had brief reports
while Dick Butner had nothing to report at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney announced that there would be need for an Executive Session lasting approximately 15 to
20 minutes, after a 5-minutebreak, to discuss pending or potential litigation [RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)] with no
action taken during or after the meeting,
The meeting was adjourned into Executive Session at 7:45PM.
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened at 8:15PM and with further business to come before the Council,
meeting was immediately adjourned.
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